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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi OP. I’m so sorry you are going through this. My child isn’t medically ill but has a lot of challenges that mean he struggles in class and missed class and homework. I’ve decided that letting him have as normal a life as possible is an important priority and grades cannot be the end-all be-all. So I’d really hesitate to isolate her from “normal” life and homeschool unless absolutely necessary. Being at home with parents 24/7 is not developmentally appropriate for a teen, and you do say she has “some” friends.

I’d work on developing an IEP that lets her stay with her class and includes accomodations for part days, scheduling, making up work. Tutoring is extremely effective especially given (I am assuming) she has no learning issues. Yes this will require additional effort and stress but stress isn’t always bad. [/quote]

It sounds like OP’s daughter will be isolated from other kids due to her medical needs anyway.  If there comes a time when OP and her daughter have the time/energy for it, there are homeschooling coops for organizing trips to museums and specials classes together as well as of course her being able to maintain existing friendships outside of school hours.

OP, it sounds to me like homeschooling would be a good choice for your family given the situation.  Really sorry you’re going through this and hope your daughter’s treatments are effective.[/quote]

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